Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

 

Betty Nahmias Calderon

Betty Nahmias Calderon, a lifelong resident of Indiana, died on November 17, 2024. Betty was the baby of the family that included her four brothers: Morris "Amos" Nahmias, Joe Nahmias, Aaron "Harry" Nahmias, and Herman Nahmias, and two sisters, Lena "Lee" Cohen and Sophie "Sylvia" Schwartz.  Betty graduated from Manuel High School in 1948.  Before marrying Irving ""Ernie"...

Nov 14, 2024

Allen Isadore Hazen, a beloved figure in the Indianapolis community, passed away on November 14, 2024 at the age of 88. Born on August 14, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Allen grew up in a family that laid the foundation for his dedicated work ethic and spirit of service.

A proud graduate of Manuel High School, he furthered his education by attending...

Nov 12, 2024

JoAnn Coffin, aged 87, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. Born on August 13, 1937, JoAnn built a life marked by compassion, humor, and dedication.JoAnn graduated from St. Mary Academy and spent her career in roles that reflected her nurturing spirit, including positions at a telephone company, LS Ayres Sales, and as a cafeteria worker at George...

Nov 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, Ernesto Tangassi Lucio, who departed on November 10, 2024, in Lafayette, Indiana. Ernesto was born on October 29, 2003, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. He was an extraordinary human being, full of affection and a brilliant mind that left a mark on everyone around him. He was always...

Nov 10, 2024

Robert K. Silbert MD, died peacefully on November 10, 2024. Bob was born on June 29, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Dr. David and Sylvia Silbert.

Bob was raised in Shelbyville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Shelbyville High School, Indiana University and Indiana University School of Medicine.

Bob was in private practice for 45 years, practicing Physical Medicine and...

Nov 9, 2024

John Michael “Mike” Musgrave passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 9, 2024 after an eight-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was born in Robinson, IL to John Everett Musgrave and Martha Melissa (Rains) Musgrave and was soon followed by his brother Chauncey Rains Musgrave. Mike was salutatorian of his class at Plainfield High School, graduating in 1959, and made...

Nov 4, 2024

Wanda Leslie (Diness) Haneline, beloved mother, sister, aunt and nonna, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 4th, 2024 at the age of 80 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Wanda Leslie Diness was born in 1944 in a place where spring comes in March. Clarksdale, Mississippi, just south of Memphis, is the home of the Blues and music legends including Muddy...

Nov 2, 2024

Georgiana Alice Perkins, lovingly known as "Binky" and "Mrs. P," passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on August 9, 1940, she was the beloved daughter of Vincent Taft Adams and Caroline Rose Redrup Adams.

Georgie attended IPS School #86 from 1946-1954. She then attended Shortridge High...

Nov 1, 2024

Michael Dulin Frantz was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 12, 1937 to Doctor Mount E. Frantz and Aline Goodwin Frantz of Danville, Indiana. He lived in Danville during his early years, moving to Indianapolis when he was in middle school. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1955. He then attended Allen Military Academy in Bryan, Texas, and later...

Nov 1, 2024

Stanley J. Greissman, 98, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on November 1, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1926, to the late Harry and Celia Neuwirth Greissman in Brooklyn, New York. 

Stanley graduated from the New York University School of Engineering, where he laid the foundation for his successful career. His passion for engineering was evident in his work and...

Oct 25, 2024

Darryl Alan Rudich

A longtime resident of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2024. Darryl was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 31, 1963, to the late Irwin “Rudy” Rudich and Sharon Levitt Rudich. He moved to Indianapolis at a young age, and quickly established himself as a Hoosier. Darryl attended Northview Middle School, North Central High School and Indiana...

Oct 25, 2024

Jerry Hamm, 73, of Zionsville died Friday, October 25, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born February 23, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Gerald Elbert Hamm and Leora Winifred Doxtator. Mr. Hamm graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis. He attended Purdue, IU, IUPUI, and Ball State Universities, studying architecture. 

He participated in Conner...

Oct 23, 2024

James Alden Davis Jr (Jim), 77, of Colfax, Indiana, passed away on October 23, 2024. Born on March 28, 1947, to James A. and Maxine Hayes Davis, Jim lived a life marked by his love for music and quiet devotion to his faith.

Jim is survived by his daughters Stephanie Kerns (husband Jerry), Lanie Davis, Grace Cook (husband Tony), and Stacey...

Oct 22, 2024

Ralph Kenneth Oelke, devoted to his family and his Catholic faith, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, at Hoosier Village, in Indianapolis. He was born in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to Raymond Oelke and Hedwiga "Hattie" Matulis Oelke, who predeceased him. Ralph was the eldest of their four sons, the late Russell Oelke (the late Judy), Ronald Oelke, and the late...

Oct 21, 2024

Bobbie Jo Kish Laughter, 78 years of age, beloved mother, sister, and aunt, passed away on October 21, 2024, at her home.

Bobbie was born on September 24, 1946, to the late Eddie Kish and Marie Esther Sassower Ross. She graduated from Shortridge High School, where she sang in a choral group, and IUPUI with a degree in computer technology. Bobbie...

Oct 19, 2024

Sharon Lee (Connolley) Batt passed away peacefully on October 19th at Brownsburg Meadows in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Born in 1941 in Waseca, Minnesota, to Mary E. Connolley (Buschow) and John Connolley, Sharon was a gifted musician and performer. During her high school years, she played the saxophone in the marching band and was the lead in Jane Eyre during her senior year...

Oct 19, 2024

 

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Joseph ‘Joe’ Frey, loving brother, father, and grandfather, passed away in Westfield, Indiana, at the age of 83. Jose Carlos Frei (Joseph Charles Frey) was born in Mexico City, Mexico on March 7, 1941, to Arany (Lipner) and Mihaly Frey. Joe’s parents immigrated from Hungary to Mexico. When Joe was a toddler, the family relocated...

Oct 17, 2024

Oct 17, 2024

Charles Farnsworth, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep with family by his side on October 17, 2024, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew him. Into a world were compassion met diligence, Charles dedicated his life to his family and his community,...

Oct 13, 2024

Gisela Wilhelmina Trueblood, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 13 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 90. Born on October 25, 1933, in Lubeck, Germany, Gisela's legacy is defined by her unwavering love of family and nature.

Much of Gisela’s childhood was influenced by growing up in war-ravaged Germany and she was determined to come...